Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Meridian Services, Inc.

Where Dreams and Opportunities Align!

Title: Direct Support Professional

Position Type: Part time (Full time options available if preferred)

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Schedule: Monday-Tuesday 3pm-10pm, Thursday 3pm-8pm, and every other weekend at another program

Wage: $19 per hour

Company Perks

• Paid Training
• 401 K plan (employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible)
• Childcare at Corporate office for Employees at reasonable tuition rates
• Growth Opportunities
• Employee of the month recognition and gift card
  
  

MERIDIAN SERVICES provides person centered services to people with intellectual disabilities in a variety of settings, including Residential (group home services), In Home Services/ semi-independent living assistance, vocational services, case management and other supportive programs. Meridian Services was established in 1980 working with SILS persons. Today, we have 30 group homes, 220 In Home/SILS persons, and 120 Case Managers with our company in Minnesota. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality, so that those we serve will be able to realize their dreams.

Overall Summary

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support our people served with daily activities that include working on outcomes designed for each person served at a variety of residential group homes. Outcomes are designed to increase independence in skills. These may include learning more about community resources, finding hobbies, working on personal cares, and meal preparations/planning or budgeting. We tailor our services to each person and their needs and wishes. Additionally, as a Direct Support Professional, the position entails medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and personal cares (baths and helping change briefs) for persons served.

Responsibilities

• Work on tailored outcomes with each person in the home. Outcomes may include: budgeting, behavioral management, community exploration, meal planning, organizational skills, coping skills, and/or physical fitness.
• Be an active participant with individuals served when working on outcomes and out in the community.
• Assist with personal cares as needed per person served
• Provide guidance and instructional teaching to persons while building life skills.
• Provide cleaning, cooking and medication administration to the men living at the home
• Provide supervision and transportation in the community on activities and appointments. Typically, a company vehicle is available, but times may require use of own personal vehicle
  
  

Requirements

• To be at least 18 years of age for the Northwoods Program
• Have a vehicle with current car insurance
• Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
• Successful clearance from a DHS background Study
• Ability to complete personal cares
• Experience working with persons with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
• Prefer experience working with verbal and/or physical aggressions
  
  

At Meridian Services, we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because we believe it makes our organization stronger. Meridian Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Candidates are encouraged to apply at meridiansvs.com/careers